Pair of Peter Marino Velvet Upholstered Banquettes
By Peter Marino
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of custom designed banquettes by acclaimed architect and designer Peter Marino. A sophisticated blend of industrial structure and sumptuous materials, each sofa features a black...
Velvet
3-Piece Dining Banquette with Rounded Corner in Ivory Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 3-piece L-shaped dining banquette with a rounded corner, custom upholstered in ivory performance velvet (Cowtan & Tout, Manuel Canovas Vito in Ivoire).
Velvet, Walnut
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK.
Hardwood, Mohair
French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa, Circa 1900, with an attractive embroidered velvet trim and sprung seat.
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large oval seating bench with tufted back for banquet, store or wedding hall. Beautifully designed in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This...
Leather, Velvet
Channel-Tufted Banquette Bench in Gold Velvet, Contract Grade, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. This channel-tufted banquette runs continuous vertical channels across the back and seat for a clea...
Upholstery
$2,880Sale Price|40% Off
French Country Directoire Style Banquette Bench with Yellow Velvet Cushion
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The banquette comes with a pale yellow velvet full length cushion.
Wood
Banquette Spindle - Modèle 286
By Gustav Stickley
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Ce banc à dossier à fuseaux de Gustav Stickley se distingue par sa structure en bois aux lignes franches et équilibrées. Le rythme serré des lattes verticales apporte légèreté et élé...
Velvet, Oak
Holas Banquette Custom Curves Rounded shape playroom seating blue white velvet
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Holas banquette creates a sleek and modern seating arrangement with its beautifully sculpted waving shape.
Upholstery
19th Century Upholstered Pink Banquette
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French chaise longue covered in pink velvet. In good structural condition for its age with a lovely button-back and contemporary fabric throughout. Perfect for a bedr...
Velvet
Small Art Deco banquette by De Coene – Belgium 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, Girona
Small Art Deco banquette in solid black-lacquered oak, with the seat completely reupholstered and covered in pearl grey velvet.
Velvet, Oak, Lacquer
Modular Banquette sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W118 D71 D30 H30 SW146 SD20 SH16 STRAIGHT PIECE W34 D30 Curve W47 D33 Fully upholstered modular seating with new foam. Each unit is freshly upholstered in a warm grey patterned sm...
Velvet
Antique Wooden Banquette Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
This gorgeous antique bench, was originally situated in a ferryboat station in Hudson, NY. commensurate with age, this incredible bench shows a slight bit of wear. Truly a magnifice...
Velvet, Walnut
Caprice Banquette with Brass Details
By Duquesa & Malvada
Located in Paredes, PT
A seductive piece able to satisfy the most refined whims of man. The banquete Caprice presents itself as one of the most striking pieces of the entire collection for its unique desig...
Brass
Unavailable
H 76.5 in W 60 in D 31 in
Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century canopy sofa banquette with original finish by Faubourg. The sofa, circular pillows, curtains, and top of the canopy have been upholstered in a silk-velvet fabric.
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Louis XIV Style Banquette in Dusty Pink, 1950s, France
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
The style of this delicately proportioned seat or banquette is a romantic interpretation of the classic French Louis XIV style and it dates to the 1950s. With its undulating curve al...
Velvet, Wood
Red Velvet and Velvet Appliqué Banquette
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A red velvet and velvet applique´ banquette incorporating a Louis XIV panel designed by Jacques Garcia, The panel early 18th century of rectangular padded form and applied with co...
Sold
H 22 in W 59 in D 24 in
Sophisticated Designer Wood & Velvet Christopher Guy Medea Ottoman Banquette
By Christopher Guy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublimely glamorous contemporary "Medea" ottoman banquette with distinctive sensual Christopher Guy style having meandering lines, curliecue details and saber legs. Upholstery is a ...
Velvet, Wood
Bespoke Tufted Velvet 4-Piece Banquette Sectional Sofa 12 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A grand custom ordered 4-piece bespoke sectional sofa made by the Belmar Company, San Francisco. The large modular sectional sofa features four pieces arranged in a U-shaped or horse...
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 74 in D 52 in
Large Custom Six Foot Upholstered Carolina Blue Velvet Sofa Ottoman Banquette
Located in West Hartford, CT
Picture this in an elegant boutique or a large glamorous dressing room! Iconic custom banquette with Carolina blue velvet fabric which make the piece look like a body of water.
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 57.5 in D 14 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Oak Banquette or Bench with Red Velvet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This piece is upholstered in an elegant red velvet. With a seat height of 19 inches, this banquette would be ideal in a bedroom at the foot of a bed or in a narrow hallway, circa 183...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
High Back Swedish Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Truly an exceptional Swedish banquette in a warm wood tone expertly reupholstered in French Blue velvet with double cord welting on the body of the piece.
Velvet, Wood
Antique English carved lion head walnut banquette
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary compact banquette with hand carved lion heads to the arms and paw footed to the front legs .
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
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H 24.81 in W 56.7 in D 27.17 in
A Very Lovely, Double-Drop Arm, French Leather Banquette circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
The cushions are in leather with a velvet underside for summer / winter usage. The leather on the banquette is gorgeous and undamaged and has a beautiful Havana brown patina.
Leather, Velvet
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H 17.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Banquette Bench, Vanity Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style hand carved and painted vanity stool, bench, or banquette features classic carved rosettes on the die joints above its tapered cab...
Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani Red Velvet Banquette
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
An Italian Osvaldo Borsani crimson red velvet banquette with red bouillon trim.
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Banquette, Brown Velvet
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style Banquette This beautiful and versatile banquette by Massant is the perfect decorative accessory at the foot of a bed, at a table, in a hallway, an entrance, a...
Velvet, Wood
1950´s Pair of Banquettes, black stained beech, velvet - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small banquettes, black stained beech, French polish. New upholstery in "pearl" cotton velvet.
Velvet, Beech
Bench Banquette Attributed Cesara Lacca Velvet, circa 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant petite banquette attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy circa 1950 Nicely upholstered velvet bench in very good condition with no fading or damages.
Brass
Federal Style Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
A painted and giltwood Federal style banquette with brass feet and casters newly upholstered in a low pile ecru velvet.
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. This pair of sofas are the perfect example of the high quality of the Maison ...
Silk, Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Provencal Banquette 'Narrow Settee'
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style Provencal Banquette (Narrow Settee) Very lovely, original raspberry colored velvet with passementerie.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 21.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Banquette Bench or Vanity Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Upholstered in pink velvet with nailhead trim. c. 1890.
Velvet
Cut Velvet Banquette
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cut Velvet Banquette with diamond trim and rolled back.
Pierced Brass Moroccan Globe Pendant, circa 1965
Located in Portland, OR
We imagine such hippie hedonists lounging on a velvet banquette, tossing drinks back and lyrics around with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, while this globe cast delicate shadows overhead.
Brass
18th c. Exotic Chinese Dining Room/Bed Alcove
Located in Summerland, CA
Paintings in original window areas. Soft green velvet banquettes line either side accommodating four diners comfortably.
Wood
1940's Velvet Upholstered Banquette
Located in East Hampton, NY
A two-seat banquette re-upholstered in moss green velvet with matching piping and lavender rope fringe.
Velvet, Upholstery
Canapé, Banquette Style Louis XVI
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Canapé - Banquette de style Louis XVI en bois et velours beige. Hauteur d'assise 50 cm Hauteur de 102 à 75 cm Excellent état.
Velvet
Pierced Brass Moroccan Globe Pendant, circa 1965
Located in Portland, OR
We imagine such hippie hedonists lounging on a velvet banquette, tossing drinks back and lyrics around with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, while this globe cast delicate shadows overhead.
Brass
$18,400 / set
H 78 in W 61.5 in D 11 in
Standing Dry Bar in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, this standing dry bar in the style of Willy Rizzo embodies the glamorous aesthetic of 1970s Italian design. The piece features a curved front clad in plush gr...
Metal
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910
By Gerbing & Stephan
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, rare Art Nouveau majolica vase by the world famous manufactory of Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Austria around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue color...
Ceramic, Majolica
Custom-Made Bolster Arm 3-Seater Sofa
Located in New York, NY
With three removable back seat cushions, bolster arms adorned with tassels, and tassel fringe along the skirt. Upholstered in a chenille stylized snakeskin-pattern fabric and made by...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$495 / set
H 1.11 in Dm 3.23 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...
Ceramic
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
By Verner Panton
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...
Wood
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
Joe Colombo Elda swivel chair in original condition.
By Joe Colombo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic swiveling "Elda Chair" by Italian designer Joe Colombo. This chair was designed in 1963, and put into production in 1965. Our chair is an early production in original condit...
Leather, Fiberglass
A Large White Shell Pier Mirror
By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques
Located in London, GB
+VAT. England, modern. Made to order. A very fine white shell mirror of large scale with cresting and scrolled sides and apron. The mirror plate beveled and hand distressed. By Te...
Shell
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal Repoussé brass vase. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the re...
Brass
$38,900
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and extensive antique Meissen porcelain dinner service, made in Germany in the 19th century by the renowned Meissen manufactory. This complete and elegant service is d...
Porcelain
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates
Located in London, GB
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates Continental, 19th Century Height 2.5cm, diameter 23.5cm These blue and white porcelain dinner plates will make an ex...
Porcelain
$12,041
H 113.39 in W 55.91 in D 29.14 in
Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Venetian bureau bookcase, Circa 1880 in date. It is a superb copy of an 18th Century Venetian bureau bookcase, the original would be worth in the region of a m...
Walnut
$13,530 / item
H 34 in W 50 in D 80 in
L-Shaped Banquette w/ Multicolor Watercolor Linen + Yellow Linen, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dimensions, fabric and finish are customizable, just ask. L-shaped banquette with exposed wood frame (maple) and upholstered with a multicolor watercolor linen on back rail and yell...
Linen, Maple, Trimming
$20,636 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This well-designed sofa in the perfect configuration radiates comfort and style. Crafted in soft black leather, the unified look is complemented by a splendid construction of 3 regul...
Leather
$5,306
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
An imposing and richly detailed French Renaissance Revival buffet à deux corps, crafted in the 19th century from solid oak. This exceptional piece embodies the opulence and artistry ...
Oak
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